Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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MULTIFUN~TIOI~AL ADDITIVES
This application is directed to lubricant additives and
compositions thereof. More particularly, this application is
directed to circulating/gear oils having antioxidant, antiwear and
rust inhibiting properties.
Triazoles are known to have been employed in lubricant
compositions as metal deactivators, as shown by U.S. Patent No.
~,597,353, which discloses the use of 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo-
triazole as a metal deactivator for natural and synthetic lubricants.
U.S. Patent No. 4,060,491 discloses the use of 5-alkyl
benzotriazoles, in which the alkyl group contains from 4-16 carbon
atoms, in a method for reducing wear between moving steel on steel
surfaces.
U.S. Patent No. 3,788,993 teaches that benzotriazoles react
with alkyl or alkenyl succinic anhydrides to form reaction products
which impart corrosion inhibiting properties to lubricating oils.
It has now been found that adducts of tolyl triazole
compounds and amine phosphates impart excellent oxidation stability~
antiwear and rust preventive performance to lubricant compositions
to which they are added. They are particularly effective with
respect to both synthesized and mineral based industrial
lubricants. In general, the adducts of the present invention are
formed by reacting tolyl triazole (TTZ) with an aromatic amine
phosphate.
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The triazole compound used to form the adducts of the
present invention has the general formula
N
H
where R is H or lower alkyl, such as Cl to about C6. R is
preferably methyl. However, other triazoles would also be expected to
be useful in providing similar tyoe adducts.
The aromatic amine phosphates which may be utilized in
preoaring adducts of the present invention have the general formula
(HO)X - P (O NH3~AR)y
where x+y=3 and Ar = hydrocarbyl which includes aromatic groups such as
aryl and alkaryl.
The adducts of the present invention may be formed by reacting
the triazole compound with the aromatic amine in a mole ratio of 1:3 to
3:1 of TTZ to amine. Reaction temperatures range from 80C to 125C
with 95C to 100C being preferred. In general, the reactants are
contacted for 1 to 8 hours with from 2 to 4 hours being
preferred. The reaction is usually carried out at ambient pressures,
however, higher pressures may be used if desired. As those of skill in
the art are aware, the particular reaction parameters utilized depend
upon the temperature and pressure selected and the specific reactants
employed. Thus, at higher temperatures and pressures the reaction time
may be shorter than the time at lower temperatures and pressures for a
given pair of reactants.
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The reaction may proceed with or without the presence of a
catalyst. However, a catalyst of an acidic nature, such as acetic
acid, propionic acid, toluenesulfonic acid, phosphoric or
polyphosphoric and methanesulfonic acids may be effectively
employed. ~asic catalysts may also be used. Typical examples
include sodium or potassium alkoxides and sodium or potassium metal
or hydroxides.
Of particular significance in the present invention is the
ability of the adducts to improve resistance to oxidation and
provide improved anticorrosion characteristics to oleaginous
materials such as lubricating media which may comprise liquid oils
in the form of either a mineral or a synthetic oil of lubricating
viscosity or in the form of a grease in which the aforementioned
oils may be employed as a vehicle. In general, mineral oil of both
paraffinic, naphthenic and mixtures thereof when employed as a
lubricant or grease vehicle may be of any suitable lubricating
viscosity range. For example, about 45 SSU at 37.8C to about 6000
SSU at 37.8C and preferably from 50 to about 250 SSU at 93.4C.
These oils may have viscosity indexes ranging tc about 100 or
higher. Viscosity indexes from 70 to 95 are preferred. The average
molecular weights of these oils may range from 250 to 800.
Where the lubricant is to be employed in the form of a
grease, the lubricating oil is generally employed in an amount
sufficient to balance the total grease composition, after accounting
for the desired quantity of the thickening agent, and other additive
components to be included in the grease formulation. A wide variety
of materials may be employed as thickening or gelling agents. These
may include any of the conventional metal salts or soaps, which are
dispersed in the lubricating vehicle in grease-forming quantities in
SUCh degree as to impart to the resulting grease composition the
desired consistency. Other thickening agents that may be employed
in the grease formulation may comprise ~he non-soap thickeners, such
as surface modified clays and silicas, aryl ureas, calcium complexes
and similar materials. In general, grease thickeners are employed
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which do not melt and dissolve when used at the required temperature
within a particular environment; however, in all other respects, any
material which is normally employed for thickening or gelling
hydrocarbon Fluids for forming grease can be used in preparing the
improved greases in accordance with the present invention.
In instances where synthetic oils, or synthetic oils
employed as the vehicle for the grease, are desired in preference to
mineral oils, or in combination therewith, various compounds of this
type may be successfully utilized. Typical synthe-tic vehicles
include polyisobutylene, polybutenes, hydrogenated polydecenes,
polypropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, trimethylol propane
esters, neopentyl and pentaerythritol esters, di(2-ethylhexyl)
sebacate, di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate, dibutyl phthalate, fluorocarbons,
silicate esters, silanes, esters of phosphorus-containing acids,
liquid ureas, ferrocene derivatives, hydrogenated mineral oils,
chain-type polyphenyls, siloxanes and silicones (polysiloxanes),
alkyl-substituted diphenyl ethers typified by a butyl-substituted
bis (p-phenoxy phenyl) ether, phenoxy phenylethers.
It is to be understood, however, that the compositions
contemplated herein can also contain other materials. For example,
corrosion inhibitors, extreme pressure agents, viscosity index
improvers, co-antioxidants, antiwear agents can be used. These
materials do not detract from the value of the compositions of this
invention, rather these materials serve to impart their customary
properties to the particular compositions into which they are
incorporated.
~ ineral oil heat exchange fluids particularly contemplated
in accordance with the present invention have the -Following
characteristics: high thermal stability, high initial boiling point,
low viscosity, high heat-carrying ability and low corrosion tendency.
In addition, the oxidation and corrosion resistance of
functional fluids such as hydraulic fluids and circulating/gear oils
can be significantly improved by the adducts of the present
invention.
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The adducts o~ the present invention may be employed in any
amount which is effective for imparting the desired degree of
oxidation improvement, or antiwear improvement OI corrosion
prevention in accordance with the invention. In many applications
the adducts are effectively employed in amounts from 0.01 to 10% by
weight, and preferably from 0.1 to 1.0~ of the total weight of the
composition.
The following example and comparative data will serve to
illustrate the novel adducts of the prese~t invention, and the
marked improvement in antioxidant, antirust and antiwear properties
of oleaginous materials containing said adducts. It will be
understood, however, that it is not intended that the invention be
limited to the particular compositions containing those aW ucts
described herein. Various modifications of those adducts and
compositions can be employed, as will be readily apparent to those
of ordinary skill in the art.
EX~Mr'LE
Adduct of TolYl Triazole and Aromatic Amine Phosphate
A mixture of 100 grams of tolyl triazole and 300 grams of
aromatic amine phosphate salt obtained commercially (Ciba-~eigy
'Irgalube 349")was gradually heated to a temperature of 95C with
stirring. ~fter the mixture had been stirred at that temperature
for a period of two hours, the resulting product became quite clear
and the reaction was immediately discontinued. The reaction product
was cooled to room temperature with continuous stirring. The final
product was clear and very viscous at room temoerature.
The same method was used with mixtures of tolyl triazole or
ben~otriazole and other amine phosphate salts. These mixtures
yielded similar products. When the weight ratio between tolyl
triazole and amine phosphate salts was varied, the viscosity of
the final product varied under identlcal methods of preparation.
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Three different blends or reference oils were used in
evaluating the adducts of the present invention. Their respective
compositions are disclosed in Table 1.
The oxidation stability, antiwear and rust preventative
properties of synthetic circulating/gear oils were determined and
the data set fourth in Table 2. The following blends of synthetic
base oil A were then compared: a blend containing (alkyl) dinonyl
phenyl phosphonate (Sample A); a blend containing the aromatic amine
phosphonates (Samp`le B) and a blend tSampie C) containing the
aromatic amine phosphate - tolyl triazole adduct in accordance with
the invention (Example). Each of the blends contained equal amounts
of the designated additive. The base oil contained no additional
additives other than as set forth in Table 1.
Rotar~_Bomb Oxidation Test (ReOT) - ASTM D-2272
The test oil, water, and copper catalyst coil, contained in
a covered glass container, are placed in a bomb equipped with a
pressure gage. The bomb is charged with oxygen to a pressure of
721.9 kPa (90 psi~, placed in a constant temperature oil bath set at
150C, and rotated axially at 100 rpm at an angle of 30 deg from the
horizontal. The time for the test oil to react with a given volume
of oxygen is measured, completion of the time being indicated by a
specific drop in pressure.
Rust Test - ASTM D-665
This method involves stirring a mixture of 300 ml. of the
oil under test with 30 ml. of distilled or synthetic sea water, as
required, at a temperature of 60C with a cylindrical steel specimen
completely immersed therein. It is customary to run the test for 24
hours; however, the test period may, at the discretion of the
contracting parties, be for a shorter or longer period. Here the
test was run for 24 hours using synthetic sea water at 60C.
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Catalytic Oxidation Test
The adducts were blended into the respective base oils.
The oils were then subjected to a strearn of air at the rate of 5
liters per hour at a temperature of 163C (325C~. for 40 hours in
the presence of metals having pro-oxidant properties: iron, copper,
lead and aluminum. The lead sample has weighed before and after the
test, since lead is one of the metals more susceptible to corrosion
by oxidation. The test measurements are: change in acidity or
neutralization number as measured by ASTM D-974, change in kinematic
viscosity at 98.9C (210F), lead loss in milligrams and sludge.
Results of the tests are presented in Table 2 and Table 3.
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Table 1
CCMPOSITION OF REFERENCE OILS
Synthetic Oil ASynthetic Oil BMineral-Based Oil* C
Synthetic
Hydrocarbon
Fluid (SHF) 79.50 80.00 --
Ester 20.00 20.00 --
150" SPN -- -- 99.75
Hindered Phenol 0.50 __ __
DBPC (2, 6 di- -- -- 0.25
t-butyl~-cresol)
*A neutral solvent refined mineral oil having a viscosity at 37.8C of
150 SUS.
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Table 2
COMPARISON FOR SYNTHETIC CIRCULATING/GEAR OILS
BaseSample Sample Sample
Oil _ a b c
Synthetic Oil A (SHF) 100 99.80 99.80 99.80
Alkylphenylphosphonate 0.20 -- --
Aromatic Amine Phosphate -- 0.20 --
Adduct of Aromatic Amine
Phosphate and Tolyl Triazole
(Example 1) -- - 0.20
ASTM Rust Test
Dist. water, 24 hr ~ 60C Fail Fail Pass Pass
Rotary Bomb Oxidation Test,
Minutes 250 255 220 480
Catalytic Oxidation
Test (163C, 72 hr)
Visc Incr, % 59.268.4 94.0 16.2
NN Incr 10.4 9.7 11.9 0.7
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Table 3
C~PARISON FOR MINERAL-BASED CIRCULATING GEAR OILS
Sample Sample Sample
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Mineral-based Oil 99.80 99.80 99.80
Commercial Additive (Oleic
Acid plus Long Chain Pentamine) 0.20 ~-
Aromatic Amine Phosphate 0.20
Adduct of Aromatic Amine
Phosphate anJ Tolyl Triazole*
(Example 1) -- 0.20
Demulsibility,
Minutes to O ml 25 11 9
ASTM Rust Test,
Dist lPater, 24 hr ~3 60C Pass Pass Pass
Rotary Bomb Oxidation Test, min 320 300 640
Mobil Catalytic Oxidation Test
(163C, 72 hr)
Visc Incr, % 51.1 19.3 12.6
NN Incr, % 3.8 3.0 0.7
Visual Sludge Heavy Light Trace
Solvent refined mineral oil base stock
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The effectiveness of adducts in accordance with the
invention were also evaluated as antiwear/extreme pressure additives
using the Standard Four-aall Wear Test and the Timken Load Test.
Synthetic Reference Oil B was used for this evaluation. One
example~ sample 9, contained a standard additive package only which
consisted of sulfurized isobutylene, silicone defoament, and 9ASF
Wyandotte's'h uronic"polyols. The second Example, sample h,
contained the standard additive package plus Example 1 in accordance
with the present invention. The effectiveness of Example 1 as an
antiwear and EP additive is demonstrated by the data set forth in
Table 4.
The Standard Four-4all Wear Test is disclosed in U.S.
Patent NoO 3,423,316. In general, in this test three steel balls of
52-100 steel are held in a ball cup. A fourth ball positioned on a
rotatable vertical axis is brought into contact with the three balls
and is rotated against them. The force with which the fourth ball
is held against the three stationary balls may be varied according
to a desired load. The test lubricant is added to the ball cup and
acts as a lubricant for the rotation. At the end of the test, the
steel balls are investigated for wear-scar; the extent of scarring
represents the effectiveness of the lubricant as an antiwear agent
(Table 2).
The Timken Load Test-ASTM D2782 may be summarized as
follows: It determines the load carrying capacity of lubricating
fluids by means of the Timken extreme pressure tester. The tester
is operated with a steel test cup rotating against a steel test
block. The rotating speed is 80D+ 5 rpm. Fluid samples are
preheated to 37.8+ 2.8C before starting the test. Timken CK load
is the maxiimum load value at which the rotating cup will not
rupture the lubricant film and cause scoring or seisure between the
rorating cup and the stationary block.
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Table 4
EP/ANTIWEAR PROPERTIES
Sample ~ Sample f
Synthetic Oil B 98.60 97.90
Standard Additive Package* 1.40 1.40
Example 1 -- 0.70
Four-Ball Wear Test, mm 0.70 0.35
40 kg, 1800 rpm, 93.3C, 1 hr
Timken OK Load, lb 50 65+
Example 1 was also tested in a mineral-based oil. The data is
shown in Table 3.
*See page 10 for composition.
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It is apparent from the data of Tables 2, 3 and ~ that the
adducts of the present invention are markedly effective not only as
oxidation stabilizers but also as antiwear and rust preventative
additives in both mineral and synthetic oils.
